Cooper Kupp dropped to WR3 in terms of playing time, seeing his role reduced in the Rams’ win over the Vikings

The opening round of the NFL playoffs is one of the best football feasts of the year, but the 2025 edition has so far lacked the usual drama.

Los Angeles Rams players and coaches showed support for the Los Angeles Fire Department on Monday night during their playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Los Angeles Rams' defense seemed to be starting practically from scratch when it began this season with a rookie coordinator and without retired superstar Aaron Donald. The Rams knew they would have to endure all of the mistakes and setbacks required to rebuild a once-solid unit.

The NFL's wildcard weekend concludes in the NFC - follow live text as the Minnesota Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams.

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9, and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Rams can beat the Eagles.

PHILADELPHIA − The Eagles have two big advantages over their next opponent in the NFL Divisional Playoff round, the Los Angeles Rams. The No. 4 seed Rams beat the No. 5 Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night,

The Rams' defense mauled Sam Darnold, and Matthew Stafford was on target as L.A. advanced to the divisional round.

A Los Angeles Rams official told USA TODAY Sports that roughly 30 members of the organization (coaches, players and staff members) evacuated their homes due to the fires. The Rams had an understandable reason to be distracted versus the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium on Monday night.

The Rams dominated the Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times, to win Monday night in an NFC wild-card game that was moved out of Southern California because of devastating wildfires.

The Los Angeles Rams had a lot on their mind as they prepared for the Minnesota Vikings. But the defense held strong in the team's wild-card win.